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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Adobe Presenter

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AAdobe Presenter is a PowerPoint plugin for converting PowerPoint presentations into elearning content. It allows for multimedia and interactive integrations and can be mobile accessible. Presenter can also integrate with standalone LMS products, including Adobe Captivate.N/A

    Degreed

    Score6 out of 10
    N/ADegreed is a workforce upskilling platform boasting users among one in three Fortune 50 companies. It connects learning, talent development, and internal mobility opportunities to intelligence on the skills a business needs next. Degreed packages the capabilities in what the vendor provides as a simple, fluid, skill-building experience that’s powered by the user's own people’s expertise and interests to transform the workforce from within. Degreed is a learning…N/A

    LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ALynda.com (now offered as part of LinkedIn Learning) is an elearning course library acquired and now supported by LinkedIn in May 2015.N/A
    Pricing
    Adobe PresenterDegreedLinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
    Editions & Modules
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    Adobe PresenterDegreedLinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
    Free Trial
    NoNoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Degreed for Enterprise provides SaaS based pricing with annual contracts aligned to an organization's size. Degreed is free for individuals.—
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    Adobe PresenterDegreedLinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
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    Adobe
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Features
    Adobe PresenterDegreedLinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of Adobe Presenter and Degreed and LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
    Feature
    Adobe Presenter
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    Ratings
    Degreed
    8.5
    6 Ratings
    3% above category average
    LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
    7.6
    13 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Course authoring00 Ratings10.03 Ratings6.212 Ratings
    Course catalog or library00 Ratings8.04 Ratings8.513 Ratings
    Player/Portal00 Ratings10.03 Ratings8.912 Ratings
    Learning content00 Ratings9.25 Ratings9.413 Ratings
    Mobile friendly00 Ratings10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Progress tracking & certifications00 Ratings8.35 Ratings8.613 Ratings
    Assignments00 Ratings8.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance management00 Ratings10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning administration00 Ratings8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning reporting & analytics00 Ratings4.45 Ratings7.812 Ratings
    Social learning00 Ratings7.45 Ratings5.210 Ratings
    Gamification00 Ratings00 Ratings6.64 Ratings
    eLearning Content
    Comparison of eLearning Content features of Adobe Presenter and Degreed and LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
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    LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
    6.6
    8 Ratings
    26% below category average
    Multi-Lingual Support00 Ratings00 Ratings5.15 Ratings
    Structured Learning00 Ratings00 Ratings7.88 Ratings
    Course Searches00 Ratings00 Ratings7.28 Ratings
    Historical Metrics00 Ratings00 Ratings5.06 Ratings
    Cloud-Based Content00 Ratings00 Ratings7.06 Ratings
    Automation & Integration00 Ratings00 Ratings7.35 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Adobe PresenterDegreedLinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.4
    (8 ratings)
    8.3
    (6 ratings)
    8.1
    (41 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
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    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
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    8.4
    (7 ratings)
    Availability
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    -
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    Performance
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    -
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    Support Rating
    3.6
    (1 ratings)
    8.8
    (2 ratings)
    7.0
    (13 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
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    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
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    -
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    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    Adobe PresenterDegreedLinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Adobe
    As I mentioned earlier, it's best used for "presentations," rather than bona fide "training." That's why we tend to use it when the information is relatively simple and/or doesn't need to be fully internalized or mastered (which would require providing opportunities for practice and feedback and a more engaging, interactive learning experience). However, it can be used as part of a blended-learning solution, with some information provided via an Adobe Presenter module first, and then some kind of instructor-led session as a follow-up, which would include more role-specific info, as well as practice and feedback opportunities. Also, as I mentioned earlier, Adobe Presenter Video Express is great for creating quick overview demos about a new system -- more of a "see what it can do" type thing than a "here's how you do it" thing (unless the "it" is very simple and the video is used more as a microlearning/performance support type of offering).
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    Degreed Inc.
    Degreed is a software that is undoubtedly worth integrating in companies that plan or require the teaching of new topics and material to their employees. This platform is very easy to use, the interface is easy to use and provides detailed information on the learning that each of the employees has had, these learning details can be viewed by accessing the profile section of each employee. Degreed allows you to share strategic material with employees in the form of a "playlist" so that they can learn in an order of all the information. In addition, it allows you to create all kinds of certifications to provide employees with certificates based on behavior, evidence and approvers. These three certification phases make it possible to verify the information learned by the employee, in addition, they allow it to be known how much he has learned and what skills he has developed during that learning period. Without a doubt, Degreed is the best option for all companies that want to add learning content for their employees.
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    LinkedIn
    I've learned hundreds of software applications over the last several decades, and trained teams in offices and one-on-one. At one point, books and trade magazines were a great way to get up to speed with an application, but they've become less and less effective for getting started. Video lessons have some strengths; you can get a rapid overview of a program's capabilities and watch an experienced user using its tools efficiently. On rare occasions they'll even point out bugs that could trip you up, but I wish instructors shared more of those issues. However, it takes a very self-motivated learner to sit through training sessions. Most people don't fit that category, and a subscription may end up gathering dust like a pandemic gym membership. My account is sometimes dormant for months, but then I'll be watching lessons continually the following month. I've often wondered if it was worth it for that reason. I have some friends that voraciously devoured class after Lynda.com class, and built successful careers on that training. But many others never use their account. It's helpful to consider whether you're a self-motivated learner. If not, it may not be the best format for you. More complicated software often can't be adequately introduced in a several-hour-long series of videos. I found Final Cut Pro (7) hard to learn online, also Logic Pro. Other somewhat complicated programs like DVD Pro were a snap to learn, and I learned a lot about PHP and Actionscript programming from Lynda.com. Some web and graphics software is exceptionally explained by real experts, such as Lynda's Photoshop classes, which are the best I've seen on that subject. Many of her web production courses will take you every step along the way to creating your own website, even if you haven't coded before. Adobe and Apple have both published similar project-based tutorial classes in book form, and I think they're a bit more polished, but the video instructor can help move you along through all the content more easily. Learning software seems to work better from an online video than a book these days; it's helpful to already be sitting at the computer where you're able to try everything out as it's explained. Most people don't seem to retain software principles unless they're trying them while learning. A bad instructor can make it difficult to sit through a video class. Lynda.com and others generally have a large variety of content creators, so you're not as limited with instructors as you might be at a University, where the same instructor may teach several related applications. Departmental faculty may have much more targeted and creative applications for your software though, while paid corporate software training can be mind-numbingly bad. Continuing ed classes that I've taken usually seemed to just focus on learning the tools in a software product. They often don't or even can't show you how to apply the software for your purposes as full time faculty at a University might. Some Lynda.com instructors weren't great, but most seemed a cut above the continuing ed and corporate software trainers I've learned from or contracted. The majority of the classes seemed to apply the software for an impressive final project. Redundancy is a real drawback among the online lessons. Often the advanced classes repeat many of the concepts from the introductory "Essentials" courses. If you know an earlier version of an application and just want to learn new features, a book may be a faster route to your goal. I originally suggested the "New Features" lessons that Lynda began to offer for updated releases, and I think they're especially helpful. It's much harder to skim through a video than a page of text, so I'd anticipate having to complement your Lynda.com lessons with other instructional materials. Lynda.com didn't have as many of the "fluff" courses that LinkedIn is now offering. These titles read like articles from Cosmo. They might be better served to offer "How to respond to a connection request from a recruiter who works in a field completely unrelated to you."
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    Pros
    Adobe
    • Because it integrates with PowerPoint, it is possible to go from planning outline to storyboard to final output withing a single document and as part of a seamless and logical design process.
    • Its ability to create videos that capture screens along with web-cam recordings, then edit them within the solution means higher level training recordings can be created versus, say a recorded WebEx training session.
    • Presenter's ability to create quiz elements similar to Adobe Captivate, add interactions, and interface with Adobe's LMS means it is capable of functioning as a complete e-learning development environment. .
    • If up front cost is a consideration, Presenter wins hands down over many better known training development and e-learning solutions.
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    Degreed Inc.
    • Onboarding process is great
    • Easy to use interface, no one ever has had issues navigating through it
    • Offers a lot of educational courses and classes
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    LinkedIn
    • Industry expert authors/instructors - you're learning from people with pedigree.
    • Breadth and depth of catalog - not only is there a wide range of topics and disciplines, but there are frequently several levels of depth within each (eg. Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced).
    • Time needed to complete each course AND each section of a course are included - you know what you're getting into from the first click.
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    Cons
    Adobe
    • E learning news server could be more intuitive
    • Numerical indicator for updates is confusing
    • Organization of updates could be better organized
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    Degreed Inc.
    • Degreed itself doesn't offer a whole lot of courses.
    • It can be tricky to add some material that is found outside the platform.
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    LinkedIn
    • LinkedIn Learning provides learning paths, but it's left much to be desired. Not enough direction about the why, or learning outcomes.
    • Some courses provide exercises/quizzes. Others do not. There's definitely a missing piece to test comprehension.
    • The library is so large, it's difficult to really build your own learning. I find it better for just-in-time learning.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Adobe
    My company is pretty invested in the Adobe ecosystem and is unlikely to change that in the foreseeable future. Also, Adobe Presenter is a very valuable tool and, with the new subscription model and the pricing we have, a relatively modest expense now. It's also fairly easy to learn and use, so it is starting to spread beyond the sphere of the various Learning & Development departments.
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    Degreed Inc.
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    LinkedIn
    It can help all employees learn to strengthen current skills or to learn new skills and then can learn to excel in their current department or they learn a new skills in a new department creating interconnection and cross-departmental value in a company.
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    Usability
    Adobe
    It is easy to learn and use, but is frustrating if you begin to run into error messages concerning Flash as you are in the publishing stage.
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    LinkedIn
    The platform is very easy to use and navigate, the content is clearly itemised via the Contents section and the video playback speed can be adjusted. It's also useful to have optional captions (I always use them) and a transcript for accessibility purposes.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Adobe
    It is easy to access since it is an added tool to the Powerpoint program. We have not had complaints from faculty members regarding not having it available when they need it.
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    LinkedIn
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    Performance
    Adobe
    Due to the aforementioned issues with Flash, it can be discouraging to get to the publishing stage and begin receiving error messages. Once we are able to move past that issue, we have great success with the performance of Adobe Presenter.
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    LinkedIn
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    Support Rating
    Adobe
    I think I pretty much answered this earlier....premium support is extremely expensive and online support can be difficult to navigate. Although, to be fair, when it comes to Presenter (compared to, say, Captivate), there isn't too frequent a need for support, since Presenter is a rather simple tool to use
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    Degreed Inc.
    FAQ section is very helpful and website allows you to do many things like keeping your account even if you have left your company.
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    LinkedIn
    The technical team behind LinkedIn Learning (or Lynda.com) knows their job, and they usually solve problems very quickly. While I haven't had many run-ins with them (thus the low rating), I do find that when we call them, the problem gets resolved in a reasonable amount of time. The flip-side of this comment is that we never have needed to call them with a high-priority issue.
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    Implementation Rating
    Adobe
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    LinkedIn
    By implementation we are able to achieve 1.Skill improvement 2.Reduced burden on training staff 3.Learning new market leading technologies like Generative AI.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Adobe
    LMS365 and Adobe Presenter are not that much different, the major issue that we faced with LMS was that we had to integrate that with the SharePoint, for accessibility and that cases whole lot of confusions and keeping things clean as SharePoint was being used for file store and sharing within the company. Moving to Adobe Presenter was taken as it was independent platform and didn't have any dependency.
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    Degreed Inc.
    I think that in a business setting, Degreed is more streamlined to benefit us than almost any other tool. Canvas is great in higher/lower education where the learning is the actual product. In a business setting, tools like Degreed and Bridge do a wonderful job helping our employees build and show their own ROI to upper management.
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    LinkedIn
    Our organization has used different webinars, including ones on LinkedIn, to provide similar insight. But it's a totally different ballgame. Lynda.com offers in-depth tutorials rather than just a 2-hour video broadcast. With lynda.com there are more information and experts, as well as so many different courses fit for every need/want. There is also a lot more flexibility with lynda. You can take it on the go, watch on mobile and at anytime, rather than being tied to a certain time slot.
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    Scalability
    Adobe
    The program still seems to rely heavily on Adobe Flash even though the online community is moving away from it. When publishing, users will experience error messages regarding Flash, which can make it difficult to complete your work.
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    LinkedIn
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    Return on Investment
    Adobe
    • It will be safe to say that overall impact had been positive in regards to ROI
    • Training costs have been reduced by a huge margin since we started using this tool.
    • Time consumed in training staff is also decreased, as with Adobe Presenter training can be done remotely and are able to train different groups at the same time.
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    Degreed Inc.
    • Our employees were able to develop new skills and new talents that allowed them to have better productivity and could develop better activities within our labor sector.
    • We have saved money on the learning material compartment. We used to spend a lot of money on material for our employees, but the courses Degreed offers are at a more affordable price.
    • The socialization of our employees has improved significantly. Thanks to the "community" system that Degreed offers, our employees can discuss learning topics while taking a course or watching a video.
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    LinkedIn
    • I can't think of a negative impact that Lynda.com has when it relates to the extensive library of training software that is available to subscribers. I'm lucky that my job provides a free subscription for instructors. I use Lynda.com to hone in on my technical skills.
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